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Peer reviewedJensen, Arthur R. – Intelligence, 1997
Data from a previous adoption study using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised show that the genetic effect is reflected by psychometric "g" (general intelligence) to a greater degree than is the environmental effect. This finding is consistent with the hypothesis that "g" largely reflects the genetic component…
Descriptors: Adoption, Biological Influences, Genetics, Intelligence
Peer reviewedRiccio, Cynthia A.; Hynd, George W. – School Psychology Quarterly, 2000
Provides a general review and discussion of studies relating to hemispheric asymmetry in normal and reading disabled populations and possible implications with regard to the meaningfulness of IQ test results. Emphasizes research suggesting that the verbal factors of the WISC-III are related to the length of the left temporal bank of the planum…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Children, Intelligence Tests
